ESSAY QUESTION! Need some insight please

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<p>I read in some SAT prep book (I have too many, I can't remember which one it is haha) that it's a good idea to use either quotes or specific examples from literature or history to back up your examples/supporting details.</p>

<p>My question is...In case of during the SAT when you're composing your essay and you can't think of any literature examples to back up your examples, can you just make some stuff up and make it sound all smart and sophiciticated to earn points? Seeing as how the graders can't possibly know about EVERY single fact or quote from literature or history, I'm guessing it's not too big of a deal...or am I horribly mistaken?</p>

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<p>Making things up will work in a pinch (graders aren't supposed to take off points for factual inaccuracies), but it's better to use real examples if you can.</p>

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<p>A grader spends 60 seconds per essay and doesn't have time to look up every random piece of evidence. Though it MIGHT not work, you should succeed if the made-up work isn't too unrealistic.</p>

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<p>should/can we use "I"? </p>

<p>some prep books say u can use it...others say you cant..</p>